The Speckled Kingsnake is covered in tiny yellow spots on a black background, earning it the nickname 'salt-and-pepper snake.' It inhabits wetland edges and bottomland forests across the central South.
Best time to see a Speckled Kingsnake
The best time to see a Speckled Kingsnake is April–June, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,629 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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